The Blink (edited earlier post)

When does the end begin?
A child is born,
The blink of an eye
Taken at a ripe old age
The end is with you
From the start.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: original: "When does the end begin? You'll never win, the end is with you from the start"

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: New York City, N.Y. Spanish Harlem, USA

Favorite Poets: P. Neruda

Comments

Shirley

Yes, Yes and Yes!!
thank you
Always Eddie

Hello Eduarlo

Born to die - make the most of life while we have it, cos it goes in the blink of an eye.

Profound and thought provoking.

Love Mand xxxxxx

mand

thank you so much and to you also,
Yes, Yes, and Yes!!
Always Eddie

Eddie

Eddie,

I really liked this piece. It reminded me of a poem by China Blue called 'Shooting Star' which gave the thought that we are dying from the minute we are born...your piece also gave me that thought:

http://new.neopoet.com/node/302

I guess that outlook is a little depressing, but it is true.

Thanks for sharing this one my friend,